Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Six Ways the Auto Industry Uses IoT Technology

September 28, 2021

Chris Parr, SCB Contributor

IoT technology offers many applications to the automotive sector.

Dwell Times Drop 65% With Paperless Bills of Lading

September 24, 2021

Will Chu, SCB Contributor

Shippers and carriers are turning to technology to overcome new supply chain challenges. One process that requires a lot of personnel interaction, and has been specifically targeted for improvement, is the transfer of the bill of lading (BOL).

Conexiom Announces Launch of the Conexiom Platform

September 22, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Conexiom Inc., a provider of cloud-based automation solutions, introduced the Conexiom Platform, a cloud solution for automating trade documents within business-to-business transactions.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

A 10-Point Guide to Establish Supply Chain Cybersecurity

September 19, 2021

Marc Lewis, SCB Contributor

As global supply chains become increasingly digital, companies are exposed to risks from umpteen indirect sources.

India Taps Amazon, Microsoft to Boost Its Farming Industry

September 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Amazon, Microsoft and Cisco Systems are among technology giants lining up to harness data from India’s farmers in an ambitious government-led productivity drive aimed at transforming an outmoded agricultural industry.

Five Steps to a Successful CLM Implementation

September 16, 2021

Bernadette Bulacan, SCB Contributor

Interest in contract lifecycle management (CLM) software is surging in the wake of last year’s unprecedented disruptions, which exposed how critical real-time access to contract data should effectively respond to emerging risks and opportunities.

Google Cloud Brings End-to-End Visibility to Supply Chains With New Supply Chain Twin Solution

September 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Google Cloud, a suite of cloud computing services, announced the launch of Supply Chain Twin, a purpose-built industry solution that lets companies build a digital twin — a virtual representation of their physical supply chain — by orchestrating data from disparate sources to get a more complete view of suppliers, inventories and other information.

BlockApps Launches ‘TraceCarbon,’ A Net Zero Blockchain Network for Emissions Compliance

September 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

BlockApps, an enterprise blockchain platform provider, has launched its newest offering, the net zero TraceCarbon blockchain enterprise network.

Chainparency and Athena Advisory Announce Partnership to Provide Solutions for ESG and Sustainability

September 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Chainparency, a blockchain technology solutions company, and Athena Advisory, a technology advisory company, announced a partnership to provide comprehensive blockchain and big data/machine learning–based offerings to help enterprises with their ESG and sustainability goals.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.